Transformers in the News!

Discussion in 'Transformers General Discussion' started by Goldbolt, Jul 1, 2013.

  1. Goldbolt

    Goldbolt Well-Known Member

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    I was just looking for info on SDCC metroplex and ended up trying out a google news search for "Metroplex" and was fascinated by what I learned about our favorite Autobot city just from the first couple of pages of links today. For example:


    Good News:

    New program helps Metroplex employees lead healthier lives

    Transit system will connect Metroplex to UTA

    Metroplex receives great workplace award


    Bad news:

    Man in Metroplex killed ex-wife, boyfriend; shot self

    Eleven face federal charges in metroplex prostitution ring


    I just found these amusing as I never really thought of "Metroplex" as a non-transformers word, made me wonder about others. Turns out Bumblebee was also in the news a lot too. I wonder if Hasbro knows of the problems related to him and his figures:


    25,000 bumblebees killed, dropping from trees in Wilsonville; pesticide suspected

    Scottish farmers could be paid to abandon fields for bumblebees


    Bumblebee the environmental warrior:

    Bumblebees take off with a special fungus weapon to save strawberries


    Was there a lucky draw bumblebee that Britain lost?

    Returning rare bumblebee to Britain is a dauntingly complex mission


    Anyone know of other Transformers out there with news worthy lives?
     
  2. LegoShokwave123

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    You know that a large portion of Transformer are named after real objects, creatures, and concepts right?
     
  3. C888

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    Strafe, Brawl, Onslaught, First Aid, Brawn, Gears, Tailgate, Wasp, Hook, Lockdown, Runamuck, Drillbit, Inferno, Red Alert, Ratchet, Hound, Smokescreen, Snarl, the list goes on. Though Metroplex is a bit of an unusual word.
     
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